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W959 ULH

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

17,555 mi
Last recorded17,555 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW959 ULH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 17,555 miles

Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Belly (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Cracking and deteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2014 17,199 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

rear brake lever returns slowly

Pass 8 Oct 2012 17,128 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2011 16,620 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 16,357 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 15,906 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 30 Sep 2008 13,907 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 10,180 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 10,177 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 17 Aug 2006 6,492 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?

Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
47,189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6,210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3,809
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2,327
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 2,314
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 2,123
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W959 ULH is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2000 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 11,763 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W959 ULH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 26 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W959 ULH is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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